Moving up or down a weight class? Switching positions within your sport? Competing in a new league or level? Are you big enough, quick enough, and strong enough? Elite athletes understand the impact that body weight and composition have on performance. Gain too much, and lose that all-important first step. Drop too much, and risk being overpowered by the opponent. In The Athlete's Guide to Making Weight, renowned sport dietitians Michele Macedonio and Marie Dunford have analyzed today's top athletes, competitive trends, and positional demands across 21 sports to help you determine-and achieve-your optimal competitive weight. Assess body composition, nutritional requirements, and your current training program. Then follow the customizable meal plans for a personalized approach to maximizing performance. Whether you need to add muscle and mass, lose body fat, or control water weight, The Athlete's Guide to Making Weight will help you reach your goals without sacrificing safety or performance.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Human Kinetics Publishers
ISBN-13
9780736075862
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95750390
Product Key Features
Book Title
The Athlete's Guide to Making Weight
Author
Marie Dunford, Michele A. Macedonio
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Health
Publication Year
2009
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
254mm
Item Width
178mm
Item Weight
590g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Michele A. Macedonio, Marie Dunford
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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